i'm carole simpson. good night. [captioning performed by national captioning institute] [captions copyright national cable satellite corp. 2012] [in distinct conversation] >> don't forget to debate coverage is coming up tonight beginning at 7:00 with our program here on c-span. the town hall-style debate at 9:00 moderated by cnn and we will follow that with your reaction and phone calls. all of that on c-span. we will take you next to the u.s. house for a brief pro forma session. errors. and open our hearts and minds to each other. finally, we pray for our friends and family members who need your care. you are gracious and merciful. hear our prayers. amen. the speaker pro tempore: pursuant to section 3-a of house resolution 788, the journal of the last day's proceedings is approved. the pledge of allegiance is offered by the gentleman from virginia, mr. connolly. mr. connolly: thank you, madam speaker. if all would join me in the pledge of allegiance to our country. i pledge allegiance to the flag of the united stat